Mary Catherine Flesch Min

December 10, 2013

Mary Catherine Flesch Min

Mary Catherine Flesch Min (9/28/1962-12/5/2013) wasthe second child of Paul and Dorothy Flesch and beloved youngersister of Marcia. She grew up in the family home in Costa Mesa. Marygraduated high school as valedictorian of her class, and decidedto pursue cosmetology. She had a real gift as a stylist, and built herown business, Hair By Mare in Newport Beach. She later went to workfor the US Post Office, where she met her beloved husband Roy Min.

Everyone who knew Mary knew of her huge heart and love for herfamily and friends – and everyone who got to know Mary was her friend.Mary devoted her life to caring for her mother Dorothy after herfather Paul passed away. Her greatest joys were her husband Roy, nieceJessica, nephew David, her family and many friends.

When one member of her support group said that she was dying ofcancer, Mary replied, "I'm living with cancer." Mary spent the lastyear of her illness living life to the fullest, with the support andlove of Roy. Right to the end, her unquenchable joy shone through,with her wide smile, twinkling eyes, and hearty laugh.